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SFM on trolls, milestones and what the Stormers have built in him
SFM opens up on dealing with social media criticism, credits the Stormers system for shaping his game, and sets the stakes for a crucial home fixture against Glasgow.
Willemse on the Wing Is a Luxury the Stormers Can't Afford
The author argues that deploying Willemse on the wing — well-intentioned as it may be — pulls one of the Stormers' most effective operators away from where he's actually needed, at a point in the season when every selection call counts.
Coetzee warns Bulls can't take Scarlets lightly in Llanelli
Coetzee is sounding cautious ahead of Saturday's trip to Llanelli, calling the Scarlets "very dangerous" as the Bulls look to end their losing streak on Welsh soil.
Japan's League One as World Cup prep: Why Bok management is relaxed about the exodus
With Nortjé the latest Bok heading to Japan, this piece makes the case that League One's lower physical demands could actually be the ideal preparation environment for defending the World Cup in Australia.
Pollard on managing the physical and mental toll of near year-round professional rugby
Pollard opens up on coping with the demands of a near year-round rugby calendar — relevant reading for anyone tracking his form and longevity at the highest level.
Eben at the Sharks: Big price, mixed returns
SA Rugby Mag questions whether the Sharks have got what they paid for in Eben Etzebeth — worth reading for the full breakdown.
Etzebeth's Sharks stint: big price, questionable return
Simon Borchardt questions whether the Sharks have got anything close to fair value from their costly Eben Etzebeth signing.
Am Still in Bok Frame: Japan Stint No Barrier to Three-Peat Dream
Lukhanyo Am says his Springbok ambitions are very much alive from Japan, and his inclusion in last month's overseas alignment camp suggests the coaching staff agree he's not done yet.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu brushes off critics, demands a win to mark his 50th
Feinberg-Mngomezulu shrugs off social media critics, owns the Connacht loss as a player failure, and warns the squad there's no room for "fluffiness" with three must-win games left.
Coetzee Still Delivering at 34 as Bulls Fight to Hold URC Play-Off Spot
Marcell Coetzee is in career-best form at 34, and the Bulls need every bit of it as they cling to the final URC play-off spot with three games to go.
Siba Mahashe is drawing Kolisi comparisons — and backing them up on the field
Lions flanker Siba Mahashe is drawing Siya Kolisi comparisons after a standout start to his URC career — four tries in seven games, elite tackle stats, and a leadership pedigree that stretches back to SA Schools.
JP Pietersen hits back as Luke Morgan defends tackle that dislocated Hooker's shoulder
Luke Morgan insists his tackle on Ethan Hooker was clean. JP Pietersen disagrees — loudly.
Donald sees Chiefs and Hurricanes as blueprint for Rennie's All Blacks
Stephen Donald argues that the Chiefs and Hurricanes have already shown what a Dave Rennie-coached All Blacks side will look like — useful intel for Springbok fans ahead of Rugby Championship clashes.
How the Chiefs and Hurricanes Are Shaping Rennie's All Blacks Blueprint
Stephen Donald says the Chiefs and Hurricanes have already shown what Dave Rennie's All Blacks will look like — a useful heads-up for Springbok fans ahead of Rugby Championship.
Am credits overseas selection policy as key to Springbok dominance
Lukhanyo Am argues that selecting overseas-based players has been central to the Springboks' sustained success — a pointed take from someone with skin in the game.
Dobson admits Willemse wing experiment has run its course ahead of crunch Glasgow clash
Dobson concedes the Willemse-at-wing experiment must end, but with Senatla still out, Hartzenberg's fitness is the key variable as the Stormers prepare for a must-win clash against Glasgow.
Lions rewrite the script against Glasgow while Stormers' late-game fragility costs them again
The Lions are the URC's form team after burying Glasgow 54-12, while the Stormers' individual errors handed Connacht a comeback win in Cape Town — raising questions ahead of a crucial home clash with the league leaders.
Pollard Backs Papier to Let His Rugby Do the Talking
Pollard says Papier's only job is to keep playing the way he is — but the scrumhalf queue is longer than ever. The piece breaks down what's at stake.
Breakdown battle the key as Lions look to ambush log-leaders Glasgow
The Lions have identified Glasgow's breakdown speed as the key weakness to exploit on Saturday, with Pretorius, Du Plessis, and Mahashe all available to contest the ruck — and a lot more than local pride riding on the result.
Breakdown battle: How the Lions plan to stop Glasgow's tempo machine
The Lions are targeting Glasgow's quick-ruck DNA through their loosie trio of Pretorius, Du Plessis and Mahashe — with the breakdown framed as the tactical hinge of a high-stakes URC clash.